Acer n35 Operating instructions

Manual for

Acer n35 Handheld

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Acer n35 Handheld Manual

Original issue: Novermber 2004

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NOTES

Record the serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number is

recorded on the label affixed to your Acer n35. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number, and

purchase information.

Acer n35 Handheld

S/N: _______________________________________

Purchase Date: ____________________________

Place of Purchase: _________________________

About this Manual

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About this Manual

Welcome to the Acer n35 Handheld Manual. This Manual is designed to help you get

up and running quickly with your new Acer n35—a Windows

®

Powered Pocket PC

2003 handheld with GPS (Global Satellite Positioning) capability. It describes all you

need to know about how to use your handheld as well as the application programs

that come with it.

This Manual will discuss the following topics:

• A tour of the Acer n35 system

• Setup and maintenance procedures

• Viewing and entering data

• Using the application programs bundled with you handheld

• Taking advantage of your handheld’s expansion features

• Synchronising data between your handheld and your computer

• Connecting your handheld to a computer, a network, or the Internet

• Personalising your handheld with your own preference settings

This Manual introduces you to the many ways your Acer n35 can help you organise

and manage both business and personal information to make your everyday activities

a more productive and satisfying experience.

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First things first

Your guides

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First things first

We would like to thank you for making Acer n35 your choice for your handheld

needs. Your new sleek Acer n35 is a multi-functional tool packed with user-friendly

features and high-performance applications designed to make organising work-

related information and synchronising it with your personal activities a time-efficient

task. We hope you enjoy using your Acer n35 as much as we enjoyed creating it for

you.

Use your Acer n35 to effectively manage information related to both business and

personal tasks.

• Use the Microsoft

®

Pocket PC 2003 software to perform organising and

computing tasks

• Synchronise the information on your computer with the information on your

handheld using Microsoft

®

ActiveSync

®

• Get connected to the Internet with the Microsoft

®

Pocket Internet Explorer

• Create an on-the-go backup file

• Expand your handheld’s capabilities using either the built-in SD/MMC slot

• Beam information to another IR-enabled device

• Customise your handheld based on your personal requirements and

preferences

• Use GPS navigation software to plan trips and optimize routes

Your guides

To help you use your Acer n35, we have designed a set of guides:

For information on: Refer to:

Programs on your handheld This Manual. Bundled in the Acer n35 Handheld

Companion CD, it provides online reference for using

your Acer n35.

The Acer n35 Handheld Help. To view Help,

tap and then Help.

Programs on your handheld

Additional programs that can be

installed on your handheld

The Acer n35 Handheld Companion CD.

Connecting to and synchronising

with your computer

The Acer n35 Handheld Quick Guide.

ActiveSync Help on your computer. To view Help, click

Help and then Microsoft ActiveSync Help.

GPS navigation operation The quick start guide for the Destinator 3 software

included in the box (optional and depending on SKU).

First things first

Package contents

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Package contents

Your Acer n35 comes packed in a cardboard box. Carefully unpack the box and

remove the contents. If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact

your dealer immediately:

Maintaining your Acer n35

This section provides information on the following:

• Proper care and usage of your handheld

• Resetting your handheld

Proper care and usage of your Acer n35

Your Acer n35’s rugged and tough construction is designed to provide you with years

of reliable and trouble-free service. Observing the following general maintenance

procedures will help ensure this:

1 Take care not to scratch the screen of your handheld. Keep the screen clean. When

working with your handheld, use the supplied stylus or plastic-tipped pens intended

for use with touch-sensitive screens. Never use an actual pen or pencil or other sharp

object on the screen surface.

2 Your handheld is not waterproof and should not be exposed to rain or moisture.

Under extreme conditions, water may enter the circuitry through the front panel

Last-minute updates and detailed

technical information

The Read Me files. Located in the Microsoft ActiveSync

folder on your computer and on the Acer n35

Handheld Companion CD.

Up-to-date information regarding

your handheld

http://www.acer.com/

For information on: Refer to:

• Acer n35 handheld • Acer n35 Handheld Quick Guide

• Stylus • Acer n35 Handheld Companion

CD

• USB Sync Cable • End User License Agreement

• AC Power Adapter • International Travellers Warranty

• Slip Case • Destinator 3 Quick Guide (optional depending on SKU)

• Destinator 3 navigation software

and maps CD (optional dependent

on SKU)

• SD card with Destinator 3 soft-

ware and maps (optional and de-

pendent on SKU)

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buttons or expansion slots. In general, treat your handheld as you would a pocket

calculator or other small electronic device.

3 Take care not to drop your handheld or subject it to any strong impact. Do not place

your handheld in your back pocket; if you sit on it, you may damage it.

4 Protect your handheld from temperature extremes. For example, do not leave your

handheld on the dashboard of a car on a hot day or on a day when temperatures are

below the freezing point. Also, keep it away from heaters and other sources of heat.

5 Do not use or store your handheld in any location that is extremely dusty, damp or

wet. Always use the (included) SD dummy card to protect the connectors when not in

use.

6 Use a soft, damp cloth to clean your handheld. If the surface of the screen becomes

soiled, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with diluted window-cleaning solution.

Resetting your Acer n35

You may have to perform a reset if your handheld no longer responds to the buttons

on the screen.

Performing a soft reset

A soft reset allows your handheld to get a fresh start, similar to rebooting a computer.

All records and entries are retained after a soft reset.

To perform a soft reset:

• Using the tip of your stylus, lightly press the reset button inside the hole on

the buttom of your handheld.

Performing a hard reset

A hard reset will erase all records and entries stored in your handheld. Never perform

a hard reset unless a soft reset does not correct your problem. When you perform your

next ActiveSync operation, you can restore any data that you previously synchronised

to your computer. To perform a hard reset:

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Locking your Acer n35

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Use the tip of your stylus to toggle the reset switch to the left (a) and back to the right

(b) on the bottom of your handheld.

NOTE: When you perform a hard reset, formats, preferences, and other settings including

date and time are restored to their factory default settings. All data, records, and entries,

except for those stored in the ROM storage, will be erased.

Locking your Acer n35

Your handheld is not just a financial investment but a wealthy source of personal

information, some of which may be confidential so it is only logical to protect it from

any unauthorized access. The security setting of your handheld gives you the option

of assigning a lock password that will be required for access after a set period of

inactivity.

To assign a password

1 Tap , Settings.

2 On the Personal tab, tap Password.

3 Select a password option.

• Simple 4 digit password

• Strong alphanumeric password

4 Define the period of inactivity before the password will be required for access.

5 Enter password then retype it to confirm.

Contents

About this Manual iii

First things first v

Your guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

Maintaining your Acer n35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

Proper care and usage of your Acer n35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

Resetting your Acer n35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Locking your Acer n35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

1 Getting started 1

System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Features summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

26-pin I/O connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Design and ergonomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Acer n35 tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Left view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Right view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Top view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Navigation car kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

To use car holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

To use car charger to charge your Acer n35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Preparing to use your Acer n35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installing the Microsoft® ActiveSync® software . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Connecting the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Charging your Acer n35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Setting up your Acer n35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Performing the first synchronisation process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Command interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Handheld buttons and the stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Today screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Start menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Command bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Pop-up menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Setting GPS configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

2 Entering data in your Acer n35 19

Using the input panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

To type with the soft keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

To use Letter Recognizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

To use Block Recognizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

To use Transcriber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Writing on the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

To write on the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Drawing on the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

To create a drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Recording a message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

To create a recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

To play a recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using My Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

To insert a My Text message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

3 Managing applications and information 29

Opening an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Switching between applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Finding and organising information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

To use Find . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

To use File Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

4 Managing Microsoft® Pocket Outlook applications 33

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Scheduling an appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Creating a meeting request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Creating a contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Finding a contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Creating a task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Creating a note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Synchronising email messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Connecting directly to an email server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Using the Message list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Composing a message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Managing email messages and folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs 45

Pocket Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

To create a new file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

To use the Pocket Word file list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

To enter information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Pocket Excel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Creating a new workbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

To create a Pocket Excel file list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Contents

MSN

®

Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Working with contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Chatting with contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Microsoft

®

Windows Media™ Player for Pocket PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Microsoft

®

Reader for Pocket PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Using the Guidebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Getting books on your Acer n35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Using the Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Opening a book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Reading a book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Using Reader features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing a book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

6 Backup and restore data 59

Backup function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

AutoBackup function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Restore function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

7 Using expansion features 65

Using an SD/MMC card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Inserting an SD/MMC card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Removing an SD/MMC card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

8 Exchanging and updating data using ActiveSync

®

.67

Using ActiveSync

®

.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

9 Getting connected 69

Transferring items using infrared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

To send information via infrared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

To create a modem connection to an ISP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

To create a wireless Ethernet connection to an ISP . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Connecting to a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

To create a modem connection to a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

To create a wireless Ethernet connection to a network . . . . . . . . . . .72

Get help on connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

10 Using Microsoft® Pocket Internet Explorer 73

Mobile Favorites folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Favorite links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Mobile favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Using Pocket Internet Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

To view mobile favorites and channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

To browse the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

11 Customising your handheld 77

Adjusting handheld settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Adding and removing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Adding programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Removing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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System requirements

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1 Getting started

This chapter will discuss the following topics:

• Basic requirements

• Feature highlights of your Acer n35

• Acer n35 system tour

• Step-by-step procedures on how to prepare your handheld for use

• Basic concepts in using your handheld

System requirements

In order to install the Microsoft® ActiveSync® software and use your new Acer n35

with a computer at work or at home, be sure the system(s) meet the following

minimum system and program requirements.

•Intel

®

Pentium processor (minimum 233 MHz)

• 64 MB RAM

• 120 MB disk space

•CD-ROM drive

• USB port or Infrared port

• SVGA (or compatible) graphics card supporting 256 colours

• Microsoft® Windows XP, 2000, ME or 98SE

• Microsoft® Internet Explorer 4.01

Features summary

Performance

• Samsung S3C2410 Application Processor 266 MHz

• System memory:

– 64 MB SDRAM for application storage

– 32 MB Flash ROM for operating system

• Microsoft

®

Windows Mobile

TM

2003 Software for Pocket PC Premium Edition

with Outlook

®

2002

Display

• 3.5" Transflective TFT LCD

• 240 x 320 resolution

• 65536 colour support

• Microsoft

®

ClearType technology for clearer, crisper font display

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Features summary

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Audio

• Embedded AC '97 CODEC with CD-quality stereo output

• Built-in industry standard 3.5 mm earphone jack

• Built-in microphone

26-pin I/O connector

• USB Client(for ActiveSync only)

• DC power in

Connectivity

• SIR (Serial Infrared) capability

Expansion

• SD/MMC slot (SDIO compatible)

Battery

• Rechargeable 1000 mAH Lithium iron battery

• 8 hours operation time for normal usage (when backlight is inactive)

NOTE: Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is based on

system resource use. For example, constantly using the backlight or using power-demanding

applications will shorten battery life between charges.

• 3 hour charging time from empty to full capacity

Design and ergonomics

• Stylish, light and thin design

• User-friendly navigation features

– Scroll wheel for one-hand operation

– Quick buttons for easy launch of commonly-used applications

– Start button for one-tap access to all available applications

Specifications Dimensions

Height 120 mm

Width 72 mm

Depth 20 mm

Weight 165 g (including stylus)

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Acer n35 tour

Front view

No. Component Description

1 Power LED indicator Power LED indicator.

- status description:

• Flashing green - Charging

• Steady green - Charging complete

• Flashing red - Alarm indicator, email receiving

2 GPS LED indicator GPS LED indicator.

-status description:

• Flashing blue - GPS is on

3 LCD touchscreen Displays the applications and data stored in your handheld.

It is touch-sensitive and responds to the stylus or your

finger.

4 Quick button for

Today

Displays the Today screen. For more information on this

screen, refer to page 15.

5 Quick button for

Calendar

Activates the Calendar program. For more information on

this program, refer to page 33.

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NOTE:

If your handheld is turned off, pressing any Quick button turns on the handheld and opens

the program assigned to that button.

Left view

6 4-way directional

pad

Enables 4 directions (Up, Down, Left, Right) scrolling in var-

ious menus and applications.

7 Quick button for

Contacts

Activates the Contacts program. For more information on

this program, refer to page 37.

8 Quick button for

Inbox

Activates the inbox program. For more information on this

program, refer to page 42.

No. Component Description

No. Label Description

1 Power button Press to turn on your handheld on (power LED lights up

green) if it is off and returns to the last screen that was

displayed and off if it is on.

2 Scroll wheel Scroll up or down to display text and other information that

extends beyond the area of the LCD touchscreen. Scroll

through icons and pull down menus, press to open files/appli-

cations (same as double tapping with the stylus).

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Using the backlight

If lighting conditions make it difficult for you to see the information on your

handheld, use the backlight to illuminate your screen.

To activate the backlight:

• Press the power button and hold it down for about two seconds. Release the

button when the backlight turns on.

• To turn off the backlight, press the power button and hold it down for two

seconds. Release the button when the backlight turns off.

Right view

No. Label Description

1External an-

tenna connec-

tor

Connect to an external GPS antenna (optional)

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Top view

No. Label Description

1 Earphone jack Connects to audio line-out devices (earphones/headphones).

2SD/MMC slot Accepts a Secure Digital or MultiMedia Card, allowing you to

add more memory, install add-on applications or use audio or

text files stored on it with internal applications. You can also use

expansion cards to back up data from your handheld.

3 Dummy SD-

card

Use this to protect the SD connector when no card is installed.

4 IR Port Uses infrared technology to transmit and receive data from

other IR-enabled devices.

5 Microphone Inputs audio into your handheld.

6 Stylus holder Secures the stylus to your handheld. To use the stylus, remove

from its holder and hold it as you would hold a pen or pencil.

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Bottom view

No. Label Description

1 Hard reset

switch

Toggle to return you handheld settings to the factory defaults.

See “Performing a hard reset” on page vii.

2 26-pin I/O

connector

Connects your handheld to a portable or desktop computer and

DC power supply to an AC wall outlet to charge the battery.

- USB Client (for ActiveSync only)

- DC power in

3 Soft reset

switch

A soft reset allows your handheld to get a fresh start, similar to

rebooting a computer. All records and entries are retained after

a soft reset.

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Navigation car kit

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Back View

Navigation car kit

Acer n35 package includes car holder and car charger, with which you can set up a

navigation system in the car.

No. Label Description

1 Flip-up patch

antenna

Flip up antenna when you do GPS navigation.

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